Octopus hawaiiensis
| Hawaiian octopus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Octopoda |
| Family: | Octopodidae |
| Genus: | Octopus |
| Species: | O. hawaiiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Octopus hawaiiensis Souleyet, 1852 | |
Octopus hawaiiensis, also known as the Hawaiian octopus or crescent octopus, is an octopus in the family Octopodidae endemic to Hawaii.[1][2]
Description
Octopus hawaiiensis uses venom to kill its prey. Its diet consists of mollusks, such as crabs, and fish.[3]
Distribution
It is found in the benthic zone at depths of 5–9 m (16–30 ft) in tropical climates.[3]
References
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Octopus hawaiiensis Souleyet, 1852". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ "Hawaiian or Crescent Octopus, Octopus hawaiiensis". www.marinelifephotography.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ a b Palomares ML, Pauly D, eds. (2022). "Octopus hawaiiensis" in SeaLifeBase. October 2022 version.